These backing tracks will help you learn chords and build up your rhythm ability. Start will the slower and simpler tracks to get used to playing along with drums then work your way to the faster and more complex patterns.
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BASIC DRUM PATTERNS
Pattern 1 – 4/4 Time
80 bpm
[audio:http://www.tempomusicards.com/wp-content/uploads/backing/drum/1-80bpm.mp3|loop=yes]120 bpm
[audio:http://www.tempomusicards.com/wp-content/uploads/backing/drum/1-120bpm.mp3|loop=yes]Pattern 2 – 4/4 Time
80 bpm
[audio:http://www.tempomusicards.com/wp-content/uploads/backing/drum/2-80bpm.mp3|loop=yes]120 bpm
[audio:http://www.tempomusicards.com/wp-content/uploads/backing/drum/2-120bpm.mp3|loop=yes]Pattern 3 – 4/4 Time
80 bpm
[audio:http://www.tempomusicards.com/wp-content/uploads/backing/drum/3-80bpm.mp3|loop=yes]120 bpm
[audio:http://www.tempomusicards.com/wp-content/uploads/backing/drum/3-120bpm.mp3|loop=yes]Pattern 4 – 4/4 Time
80 bpm
[audio:http://www.tempomusicards.com/wp-content/uploads/backing/drum/4-80bpm.mp3|loop=yes]120 bpm
[audio:http://www.tempomusicards.com/wp-content/uploads/backing/drum/4-120bpm.mp3|loop=yes]Pattern 5 – 4/4 Time with a swing feel
70 bpm
[audio:http://www.tempomusicards.com/wp-content/uploads/backing/drum/5-70bpm.mp3|loop=yes]100 bpm
[audio:http://www.tempomusicards.com/wp-content/uploads/backing/drum/5-100bpm.mp3|loop=yes]Pattern 6 – 3/4 Time
80 bpm
[audio:http://www.tempomusicards.com/wp-content/uploads/backing/drum/6-80bpm.mp3|loop=yes]120 bpm
[audio:http://www.tempomusicards.com/wp-content/uploads/backing/drum/6-120bpm.mp3|loop=yes]